Explore the Family Name Shain
The meaning of Shain
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from Shaia, with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Schein. 3. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Šain or Slovenian and Croatian Šajn (see Sain 2 and 3). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dovid, Eliyahu, Hyman, Shimon, Yehuda, Zorach, Avrom, Basya, Eliyohu, Ephraim, Isadore.
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How common is the last name Shain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shain has seen a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,839th, but by 2010, it had improved to 12,510th, marking a 2.56% increase. The count of individuals bearing the Shain name also rose from 2,198 to 2,478, which is an impressive 12.74% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew slightly, from 0.81 to 0.84, indicating a 3.7% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,839 | #12,510 | 2.56% |
| Count | 2,198 | 2,478 | 12.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.84 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shain
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Shain identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 93.40% to 90.23% over the ten years. The most significant change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a sharp increase from 1.27% to 4.24%, reflecting a 233.86% growth rate. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black also increased, from 1.46% to 1.94% and 1.68% to 2.22% respectively. However, there was a notable decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races, dropping from 1.82% to 1.01%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 90.23% | -3.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 4.24% | 233.86% |
| Black | 1.68% | 2.22% | 32.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.94% | 32.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.01% | -44.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0% |